Organic Conversion Optimization - 15 Wins to Convert SEO Traffic
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Angie Schottmuller discusses strategies to convert organic web traffic effectively, emphasizing the importance of integrating search engine optimization (SEO) with conversion rate optimization (CRO). She outlines actionable steps such as creating clear paths for user intent, optimizing search snippets, and maintaining a focused content strategy to improve engagement and boost conversion rates. The session also highlights the need for continuous auditing and user-centric approaches to maximize return on investment.
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Organic Conversion Optimization - 15 Wins to Convert SEO Traffic
- 1. :: Angie Schottmuller Three Deep Marketing Conversion Conference Mar 18, 2014 15 ACTIONABLE WINS TO CONVERT ORGANIC WEB TRAFFIC $ ORGANIC CONVERSION
- 2. ANGIE SCHOTTMULLER Director, Interactive Strategy & Optimization @aschottmuller ThreeDeepMarketing.com linkedin.com/in/angieschottmuller aschottmuller@ThreeDeepMarketing.com Three Deep Marketing
- 4. CONVERSION TRICKS FOR ORGANIC WEB TRAFFIC Seriously. It's loaded with juicy stats guaranteed to get a retweet! #ConvCon #SEO #CRO @aschottmuller Tweet this session!
- 5. Organic Search [SEO] = # WEBSITE TRAFFIC DRIVER :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 6. :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Driving traffic is futile without a conversion strategy.
- 7. :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Conversion optimization is futile without adequate traffic.
- 8. :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing SEO vs. CRO SEARCH ENGINES Optimize content for: USERS to believe it's the best answer to a user's query RANK HIGH IN SEARCH RESULTS. COMPLETE THE CALL-TO-ACTION. METRIC: Search Rank METRIC: Goal Completions) enough to... SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION CONVERSION RATE OPTIMIZATION
- 9. Why is it so CHALLENGING?!
- 11. Where is "Intent?" :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Search Query Search Results Page View Search engine presents the best results User clicks- through on result
- 12. Referral keywords RARELY include intent. Google (not provided) keywords are a not the problem. Your content strategy is. :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 13. - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller, SEO & Conversion Optimist, Three Deep Marketing ONE page. ONE purpose. ONE targeted keyword phrase. ONE best answer.
- 14. What's the path to your 1 best answer? 1 Query (Keyword) (No Call-to-Action) PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE PAGE One query = Many pages??? VERY CONFUSING! :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 15. Map out your best answer path... Query Keyword Purpose Call-to-Action For queries with lots of matches, create "best answer" aggregator/category pages that collectively feature a grid of paths to top content. (i.e. news, how-to videos, download resources, etc.) Page <PAGE TYPE> :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 16. 1 Content Strategy Planning Tree Guide :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Home Page Category or List Page Detail Page or Resource 1-2 Words 2-3 Words 3+ Words TARGETED SEO PHRASEPAGE TYPELEVEL 2 3
- 17. WEB PAGE Define Clear Purpose For All Content PAGE TYPE: __________________________ TOPIC: (Targeted Keyword/Phrase) __________________________ PURPOSE: (Primary Call-to-Action) __________________________ RELATED INTENT PATHS: __________________________ :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 18. Home & Category = "Traffic Cop" Pages :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 19. Leverage "Grids" to Present Clear Paths :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Category Grid versus Product List boosted CTR by 15%.: http://whichtestwon.com/archives/24201
- 21. Organic Search Conversion Funnel :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing ____% ____% ____% ____% ____%
- 22. BOOST RANKINGS (with tactics that equally support conversion) CONVERTING ORGANIC WEB TRAFFIC - GOAL #1: :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 23. SKECHERS – Expert Q&A :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Case Study Source: Bazaarvoice, Nov 2012 BOOSTED CONVERSION 32% ... AND AIDED "SHOES" PAGE 1 RANK
- 24. Reviews & Search Result Anomalies :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing A review replaced the meta description!
- 25. Review & Comment SEO+CRO Strategy Schema.org Markup Review/Rating Summary :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 26. Review & Comment SEO+CRO Strategy Sort by Most Recent :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Review "Ratings/Reviews"
- 27. Review & Comment SEO+CRO Strategy Easy-Select Attributes Custom Settings/Labels :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 28. BOOST CTR (CLICK-THROUGH RATE) CONVERTING ORGANIC WEB TRAFFIC - GOAL #2: :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 29. How compelling are your search snippets? :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing ORGANICPAID VALUE-ADDED NO VALUE
- 30. Optimize organic search snippets like you would a PAID AD. Image credit: luxtica.com :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 31. Search Snippet Anatomy :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Title Beginning with Targeted Keyword (~60 chars) Engaging, unique, page-specific description highlighting details and benefits what can be found in the content. Include a call-to-action or action verb to boost click- through. Search query keywords display bold. (139-156 chars max) http://www.mydomain.com/page-url-keyword-query-bolded/ TITLE URL DESCRIPTION BASICS = BLENDING-IN
- 32. Rich Snippets BOOST CTR 20%-40% :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 33. :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing LET'S PLAY... Pimp My Search Snippet!
- 34. Breadcrumbs: Search Snippet "Bling" :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing CODE EXAMPLE: <div itemscope itemtype="http://schema.org/WebPage"> <div itemprop="breadcrumb"> <a href="/">Home</a> > <a href="/category/">Books</a> > Page Name </div> </div> Use Schema microdata: http://schema.org/WebPage EXAMPLE:
- 35. Ratings & Video: Search Snippet "Bling" :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing EXAMPLE: Use Schema microdata: http://schema.org/AggregateRating + http://schema.org/Review http://schema.org/VideoObject http://bit.ly/yoastvideoseoplugin (Annual license: 1 Site= $69. Up to 20 Sites= $249)
- 36. Authorship: Search Snippet "Bling" :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Use Google+ Authorship: https://plus.google.com/authorship EXAMPLE:
- 37. That's right. PDFs! :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 38. PDF SEO Optimization :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Leverage Document Properties (Document Title, Author and Description) as well as author by line mentions in body content.
- 39. Measure Your CTR Trends :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 40. Dive Into Google Webmaster Tools Prioritize fixing low CTRs... :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 41. REDUCE BOUNCES CONVERTING ORGANIC WEB TRAFFIC - GOAL #3: :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 42. First, Measure "Bounce" Correctly "Adjusted Bounce Rate" 3 seconds? 5 seconds? :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Tracking Adjusted Bounce Rate In Google Analytics http://j.mp/ULdygk How to Implement Adjusted Bounce Rate (ABR) via Google Tag Manager http://j.mp/1nzk62t
- 43. Optimize Scent (prevent the bounce) :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 44. Match Title Tag & H1 Page Heading :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing A) TITLE TAG B) PAGE HEADING Where are the colors?! Site Reference: Cars.com
- 45. Colors were below the fold ...on a tab. RELATED LESSON: Don't save page tabs as different URLs! Non-Match = Confusion = Bounce :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Site Reference: Cars.com
- 46. Audit & Fix Non-Matches 1. Crawl your site with Screaming Frog. 2. Export to Excel. 3. Filter Title and H1 Differences. 4. Audit and Fix! :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Screaming Frog SEO Tool: http://bit.ly/screamingfrogtool Crawls websites and extracts page meta data (and much more) info. 500 URLs free. Unlimited use license = $99/yr.
- 47. If your main content appears below 50% of the screen... (Your scent trail is tainted.) You're a "HEAD CASE!" :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing 20% 40% 60% 80% 550pxABOVE-THE-FOLD Note: Browser head + foot uses about 20-23%.
- 48. Crate & Barrel - 50% "Head Case" :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Site Reference: CrateAndBarrel.com
- 49. Keep title/heading high and flush left to best MAINTAIN SCENT. :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing -PATTERN Image Credit: IB.deviantart.com
- 50. Embrace Breadcrumbs :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 51. BREADCRUMB UX EPIDEMIC: Sites Done Right = Source: Baymard Homepage & Category Usability Report 2013 - A review of the top 40 e-commerce websites :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing 68% = Sub-Par Breadcrumbs 23% = No Breadcrumbs 9%
- 52. VISUALS are processed 60,000x FASTER than text. Source: Neo Mammalian Studios :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 53. Enhance Scent with Visuals :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Visuals.... ABOVE-THE-FOLD reduce bounce. CROSSING-THE-FOLD encourage scrolling. Site Reference: ExtremeTerrain.com
- 55. BOOST INTERACTION CONVERTING ORGANIC WEB TRAFFIC - GOAL #4: :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 56. - Bryan Eisenberg @TheGrok, Conversion Optimization Expert, Speaker & Author Conversion rate is a measure of your ability to persuade visitors to take the action you want them to take... For you to achieve your goals, VISITORS must first achieve theirs.
- 57. Reevaluate Goals :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing USER GOALS What does the user want to accomplish? BUSINESS GOALS What does the business want to accomplish?
- 58. User-Centric Goals :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing USER GOALS What does the user want to accomplish? BUSINESS GOALS What does the business want to accomplish?
- 59. RETHINK Intention :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 60. What specific data do web visitors need to make a good decision? How can I make the data consumption into a measurable action? :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing ASSESSMENT: 1 2
- 61. Amazon has measurable actions everywhere! Screenshot: Amazon.com Books: "Start With Why" by Simon Sinek :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 62. Top User Actions = Tracked Events = Goals "What was your reason for visiting today?" "Did you find what you were looking for?" :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 63. /landing-page-3/ /landing-page-2/ /landing-page-4/ /landing-page-1/ :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 64. BOOST ORGANIC CONVERSION CONVERTING ORGANIC WEB TRAFFIC - GOAL #5: :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 65. Eliminate the Distractions :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 66. Do NOT Distract Your Buyer's Journey :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 67. What's the Call-to-Action? Source: WilliamSonoma.com 3/10/14 :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 68. Let the Hero Shot & Primary CTA STAND OUT. Neutralize all other colors. :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing Audit with the 6-foot and 5-second tests!
- 69. You can even get conversions from PDFs :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing LEAD GENERATION HEATMAPS Docalytics: http://docalytics.com Lead capture, analytics and mouse tracking heatmaps for PDFs and docs!
- 70. Organic Search Conversion Funnel :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing ____% ____% ____% ____% ____%
- 71. Organic Conversion Key Takeaways Audit your "best answer" pages Don't worry about (not provided) keywords. Pimp your search snippets Audit, maintain, and enhance scent Track user actions with clickable events Make the primary CTA the hero :: Organic Conversion Optimization - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller - Three Deep Marketing
- 72. - Angie Schottmuller @aschottmuller, SEO & Conversion Optimist, Three Deep Marketing ONE page. ONE purpose. ONE targeted keyword phrase. ONE best answer.
- 73. Need help connecting SEO & CRO? At Three Deep, we truly "get-it" when it comes to driving and converting web traffic. We bridge organic conversion tactics with powerful user-centric strategies to deliver lasting, tangible ROI. Contact Me for a Consultation Maximize your SEO & CRO power play! Angie Schottmuller Director of Strategy & Optimization aschottmuller@threedeepmarketing.com @aschottmuller Your time and budget is finite. Grow ROI with a power play!
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